I have seen Saints fans on social media saying that because there was no intent, he should only get 2-3 game ban max. Ludicrous. Intent or not, if someone like Gareth Hock did that tackle they'd want him to be lined up for the gulliotine.

Yes some Saints fans have said that but some other Saints fans , including me , agree with the red card and with the classification.Apparently the tariff is 4 to 8 matches I think it's his first sending off so I expect him to get 4 or 5 games

I have seen Saints fans on social media saying that because there was no intent, he should only get 2-3 game ban max. Ludicrous. Intent or not, if someone like Gareth Hock did that tackle they'd want him to be lined up for the gulliotine.

It was a St Helens player sent off therefore naturally there will be some fans with red v glasses who believe it was not as bad as it was. The same would apply to every other club who has a player sent off. The majority see it for what it was.

It was a St Helens player sent off therefore naturally there will be some fans with red v glasses who believe it was not as bad as it was. The same would apply to every other club who has a player sent off. The majority see it for what it was.

Spot on!

FWIW I thought it was a straight red and have no issue with a 4 match ban...taking his previous disciplinary record into account I think 4 games rather than 8 is the right decision (and not often you can say the RFL disciplinary panel get it right).

My only (potential) issue is will every player committing a similar tackle receive a 4 - 8 match ban throughout the season? Or is this another example of starting harsh on suspensions and will go softer/more lenient as the season progresses

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